Sunflower Power Plant Faces Public Hearings and Backlash
The Sunflower power project at Holcomb, a 700 MW site, faces KDHE public hearings as it seeks air quality permits amid broad local support and activist opposition. The EPA and federal climate measures could shape approval, with a 46 month plan to create about 1500 jobs and retain rate protections, while past permit denials and political tensions color a complex expansion debate.
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EDHE
Earl Watkins
Church New Year bash unites all ages at Garden Valley
The Garden Valley Church New Year event drew about 250 attendees, up from 220 last year, with games entertainment and Scrabble in a back booth. Organizers and participants praised the inclusive, age friendly atmosphere and ball drop finale that kept families up late.
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Kalie Siebert
Amanda Diehl
Abe Hubert
Rae Harper
Garden City High School
Siebert
Melissa Hathaway
Garden Valley Church
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Hathaway
Kayanna Campbell
Campbell
Steve East
Jerrett Hickman
Jonah Vainevere
Kansas tax delays loom from paper returns
Kansas officials warn that paper income tax returns may take up to 16 weeks to process, double prior times, as the Department of Revenue cuts costs and pushes electronic filing. About 31 percent of 2009 returns were filed on paper, with 65 temporary mail-opening jobs cut to save 710000 dollars in the year ending June 30.
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Topeka
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Beth Martino
Mark Parkinson
Freda Warfield
Warfield
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Brownback seen as GOP frontrunner in Kansas governor race
Kansas Republicans rally behind Sam Brownback amid a crowded GOP field with Ron Thornburgh dropping out to join his campaign. Democrats hope Brownback's abortion and social issue stance can expose him as overly conservative while seeking a credible challenger from Herbert West III or other hopefuls.
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Mark Parkinson
Tom
Wiggans
Herbert West III
Paola
Miami County
Kansas
Hensley
Davis
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Democratic Party
Larry Gates
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